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$125+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Sky Harbor Intl (PHX)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — PHX
Jun 26 — Jul 31
Fri 6/26
Fri 7/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl are usually found in October or September, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Sky Harbor Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Sky Harbor Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 27, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/259:40 am
SBA
-
PHX
1 stop4h 10m
Southwest
Sun 6/287:05 pm
PHX
-
SBA
1 stop4h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 5/27$279
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/176:00 am
SBA
-
PHX
1 stop8h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 11/183:56 pm
PHX
-
SBA
1 stop8h 47m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/26$283
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/216:08 am
SBA
-
PHX
1 stop14h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 10/247:36 am
PHX
-
SBA
1 stop6h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/24$290
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/221:42 pm
SBA
-
PHX
1 stop24h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 6/241:05 pm
PHX
-
SBA
1 stop10h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/25$293
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/96:08 am
SBA
-
PHX
1 stop3h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 10/117:36 am
PHX
-
SBA
1 stop6h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/27$297
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/172:28 pm
SBA
-
PHX
1 stop3h 43m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 6/277:11 am
PHX
-
SBA
1 stop16h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/26$323
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/82:50 pm
SBA
-
PHX
1 stop23h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 10/117:36 am
PHX
-
SBA
1 stop6h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/27$325
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/191:42 pm
SBA
-
PHX
1 stop22h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 6/237:11 am
PHX
-
SBA
1 stop16h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/26$333
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/166:00 am
SBA
-
PHX
1 stop17h 23m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 6/226:53 pm
PHX
-
SBA
1 stop19h 09m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/26$347
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/161:42 pm
SBA
-
PHX
1 stop9h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 6/216:53 pm
PHX
-
SBA
1 stop4h 51m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/26$348

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Sky Harbor Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Sky Harbor Intl (PHX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$279
(Southwest)

One-way from

$125
(WAYA)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$534

Good round-trip deal

$438 or less

Good one-way deal

$243 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($58 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Sky Harbor Intl that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa BarbaraPhoenix

SBA - PHX

SBAPHX

Santa Barbara

Thu 6/25

9:40 am-1:50 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 6/28

7:05 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$279

Santa BarbaraPhoenix

SBA - PHX

SBAPHX

Santa Barbara

Tue 11/17

6:00 am-10:38 am

1 stop3h 38m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 11/18

11:20 am-11:43 pm

1 stop13h 23m

$283

Santa BarbaraPhoenix

SBA - PHX

SBAPHX

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/24

2:50 pm-6:42 pm

1 stop3h 52m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 10/26

7:36 am-2:13 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$297

Santa BarbaraPhoenix

SBA - PHX

SBAPHX

Santa Barbara

Fri 10/9

2:50 pm-6:42 pm

1 stop3h 52m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 10/11

7:36 am-2:13 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$297

Santa BarbaraPhoenix

SBA - PHX

SBAPHX

Santa Barbara

Thu 10/8

2:50 pm-2:03 pm

1 stop23h 13m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 10/11

7:36 am-2:13 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$325
Quickest round-trip

Santa BarbaraPhoenix

SBA - PHX

SBAPHX

Santa Barbara

Wed 6/24

2:28 pm-6:11 pm

1 stop3h 43m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 6/25

6:53 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop4h 51m

$348
Cheapest one-way

Santa BarbaraPhoenix

SBA - PHX

SBAPHX

Santa Barbara

Wed 7/22

6:00 am-12:23 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$142

Santa BarbaraPhoenix

SBA - PHX

SBAPHX

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/12

10:55 am-5:35 pm

2 stops6h 40m

$179

Santa BarbaraPhoenix

SBA - PHX

SBAPHX

Santa Barbara

Wed 6/24

2:05 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops7h 00m

$179

Santa BarbaraPhoenix

SBA - PHX

SBAPHX

Santa Barbara

Sat 6/20

6:00 am-12:23 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$182

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 5/25

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Compare providers for flights from Santa Barbara to Sky Harbor Intl

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Barbara to Sky Harbor Intl in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Santa Barbara-Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Sky Harbor Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sky Harbor Intl from Santa Barbara with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

Booking 83 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (average of $206). Flying from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of $623). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SBA to PHX?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to Sky Harbor Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 27, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 13% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Sky Harbor Intl. Price data was last updated on May 23, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing Sky Harbor Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sky Harbor Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Sky Harbor Intl. Reviews last updated May 27, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest and American Airlines from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,265 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,265 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,265 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,639 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,265 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Sky Harbor Intl. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl?

    If you book a flight to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl from Santa Barbara, you will be flying from Santa Barbara, which is the city’s only airport. Santa Barbara (SBA) is located 8.0 mi from the center of Santa Barbara. There is 1 flight from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl per day from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

    Departing from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport will take you 3h 38m. The distance between Santa Barbara and Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport is about 454 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, with prices starting at $158. Another option worth looking into is Southwest, starting at $202 round trip. You may be able to fly from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport for 67% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport are Envoy Air (95%), American Airlines (89%) and Porter Airlines (82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay $916 for a flight from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $194 while the most popular route, (Santa Barbara - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl) is currently priced at $360.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Sky Harbor Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to Sky Harbor Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Sky Harbor Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Sky Harbor Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Sky Harbor Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Sky Harbor Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (average of $206). Flying from Santa Barbara to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of $623). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Sky Harbor Intl

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Sky Harbor Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$202Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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